Death at Porthcurno Cove, Sally Rigby
Death at Porthcurno Cove, Sally Rigby
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Death at Porthcurno Cove
An utterly heart-stopping crime and mystery thriller

Author: Sally Rigby

Narrator: Clare Corbett

Unabridged: 6 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/19/2025


Synopsis

Golden sunlight bathes the rugged cliffs casting long shadows across Porthcurno’s sandy beach. Within a cove, lying on a blanket, are two bodies. Their limbs are twisted at unnatural angles, vacant eyes staring blankly at the sky. Beside them is an empty Prosecco bottle and a note with one chilling word written in black ink: Sorry.As the sun rises over a picturesque Cornish beach, Detective Lauren Pengelly makes a grim discovery while walking her border collies. A newly engaged couple lie dead in the sand. At first glance, it appears to be a tragic double suicide. But something doesn’t add up.The victims – popular university students Jasmine and Finley – seemed to have it all. But as Lauren digs deeper, she and her partner Matt Price unravel a complex web of secrets and lies. Finley’s gambling addiction was threatening to ruin everything, and Jasmine had an unwanted admirer. With a double murder to solve and suspects mounting, Lauren and Matt must navigate the close-knit community to find the answers.An empty ring box and traces of silk fibres found at the crime scene could be vital clues to cracking the case but when another life is on the line, have Lauren and Matt run out of time to catch the killer?A completely gripping mystery that will have you turning the pages late into the night. Death at Porthcurno Cove will have fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis hooked.Readers love the Cornwall Murder Mystery series:“This is the first book I’ve read from this author and it won’t be the last!... a fantastic police procedural... lots of suspense and nail-biting moments… so good I read it in a day!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Incredible book!!! So well written and sooooo very intriguing. I finished this in one single sitting. Highly recommend!!!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I think I held my breath almost constantly for the last ten chapters apart from an occasional frantic gulp of air. Day became night and still I read on. I gave this novel five stars. Does it really deserve five stars? Is it really that good? Yes, and then some.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Another fantastic crime novel with DCI Lauren Pengelly her sergeant Matt… Brilliant read and can’t wait for the next case.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“What a great mystery… has you guessing from the get-go… this book is one you can’t put down from start to finish and has you on the edge of your seat.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Fans of Sally Rigby will be in heaven… be warned you are likely to have heart palpitations long before you reach the end… the plot just goes into emotional overdrive and reaches an absolutely nail-biting denouement!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


About Sally Rigby

"Sally Rigby was born in Northampton, UK. After leaving university she worked in magazines and radio, before finally embarking on a career lecturing in both further and higher education. Sally has always had the travel bug and after living in Manchester and London moved overseas. From 2001 she has lived with her family in New Zealand (apart from five years in Australia), which she considers to be the most beautiful place in the world. Sally is the author of the acclaimed Cavendish and Walker series, and the more recent Detective Sebastian Clifford series. In collaboration with another author, she also writes psychological thrillers. Sally has always loved crime fiction books, films and TV programmes. She has a particular fascination with the psychology of serial killers."

About Clare Corbett

Clare Corbett is an acclaimed actor and voice artist who has appeared in television shows such as Casualty, Eastenders, and Doctors, as well as numerous radio plays, video games, and audiobooks. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actor/Actress in the BBC Audio Drama Awards and is a winner of the prestigious Carleton Hobbs Radio Award.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karine on February 25, 2025

To be honest, I chose this book as I'm soon going to visit Cornwall, and when I saw the title I knew I had to read it, even if it is already the fifth installment. Luckily for me, it can easily be read as a standalone, I didn't seem to miss any background information to follow the plot. I liked the......more

Goodreads review by BONNIE on February 13, 2025

Sometimes you just need a good murder mystery in you life. Sally Rigby will never let you down! When a newly engaged couple is discovered on the beach intertwined, one would assume they were being interrupted in a compromising situation. But for Detective Lauren Pengelly, the discovery is a grim one-......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on April 01, 2025

This is the fifth book I’ve read in the Cornwall Murder Series. I’ve stuck with it hoping for more depth, alas I’m finding the series increasingly forgettable. The biggest appeal remains the setting, Cornwall’s rugged coast and small-town feel still offer a pleasant escape, and the books are short,......more

Goodreads review by Tracy on February 05, 2025

The small jewellery box on the sand, a beautiful ring on a slender finger, and champagne flutes seem to suggest a promising and loving future but these young people won't ever exchange their vows. DI Lauren Pengelly was enjoying the beach at Porthcurno Cove with her dogs when she discovered the bodi......more

Goodreads review by Shelley on March 11, 2025

This is the first time I've pegged a suspect from git-go! Yeah, me! LOL 🙄 A well-paced who-done-it with several possible suspects and lots of secrets. Starting at an idyllic crime scene, tragedy is revealed, but is it all it appears to be? It's not as graphic as I prefer, but it's more of a cozy myster......more